As I Am (Part 2 of There You'll Be)

Go time

(Evelyn)

Was I excited to be able to be a stay at home Mama? Yes! But did I have something bigger to worry about, like the fact my water broke just now and was running down my leg? Also yes.

I was surprisingly calm about it all, Zak & I had plans for it all. The guys and Nancy were on call and since it was the middle of the day, the older kiddos were taking naps.

We kissed each one on the cheek while they were sleeping and quietly left the house, telling Nancy we would keep her updated.
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Once we were settled in at the hospital, Zak & I had some time alone to enjoy our last few hours as parents of two.

"Are you ready to become a daddy again times two?" I asked.

"More than ready! The Dr said they are full term for twins  and should be very healthy." Z said.

"I am so glad that they both are okay. They've been easy to carry so I'm not complaining."

"You've been good to Mommy, haven't you babies? We are all so ready to meet you. Will you please hurry though! Daddy is getting anxious!" Z told out unborn babies. He couldn't wait any longer. He just wanted them in our arms.

This labor was surprisingly smooth. In fact, this whole entire pregnancy was easy! I was so ready to meet them but no where near as anxious as their daddy! The contractions surely got stronger and I bore through them. It hurt like anything but I knew it meant they were coming quickly. Before I knew it, I'd have my baby boy and baby girl in my arms.

I loved being pregnant but delivery was my least favorite part. Pregnancy and the first time you see them are the events I live for. The delivery, not so much.

45 minutes of labor. The dr finally came and said it was time. Z sat in the rocking chair while they prepped me and was just so overwhelmed. In a few short minutes he would no longer be a dad of two, he would be Daddy of 4. He ran his fingers through his hair and let out a large breath.

"Ok Zak, we can have you holding her hand and just encouraging her, does that work?" The nurse said.

Z agreed and came to hold my hand. Just a little longer and our son and daughter would be here.

This delivery was a synch. I was in labor for 45 minutes. I had to deliver them and having Z next to me made it somewhat easier.

"Okay mama, push push push, okay?"
                    "There we go. Good job."
"Keep pushing. They'll be here soon. Goooddd."

All the Drs and nurses kept saying things like that as I was pushing and sweating.

"Baby, you're doing so good. How are you feeling?" Zak asked me.

"I hate you! You did this to me. You got me pregnant. UGHHH!!! You knocked me up! OWWWW! Ugh I hate you, Zachary Bagans. We are never having another baby!!" I screamed.

I didn't mean it but these babies were painful  to push out.

"One more push and baby number one will be out!" they said.

I mustered up the strength and delivered our son. Z and I only had a few minutes to love on him before I had to get back to pushing for his sister.

I got all the strength for one last push and felt a giant relief. I continued to gasp and catch my breath. then I heard a sweet little cry. They placed her on my chest next to her brother and i started to cry. I couldn't believe they was ours.

I was sweaty and teary and overall a mess. I looked up at Zak who was bawling, his babies were here.